Tax Tips

Irish Tax Rebates’ Tax Tips is the leading online resource to help keep you up-to-date with all of the latest developments in tax. With a team that has over 20 year’s professional tax experience, we aim to offer you the best practical tips, advice and information to help you claim back any rebate owed. Simple. Easy. Fast

How You Will Receive Your Tax Rebate From 2026 Onwards

Your Tax Rebate Will Now Be Paid Directly to You (From 2025) Last updated: 20 October 2025 From January 2025, Revenue will begin paying approved tax rebates directly to taxpayers’ bank accounts, rather than transferring the funds to your tax agent (e.g., Irish Tax Rebates). This process will streamline the rebate process and allow you to receive your tax rebate...

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Budget 2026: Highlights and What It Means for PAYE Workers

Budget 2026 Highlights for PAYE workers. No change in the standard rate of income tax cut off point for the 40% tax band, the entry point will remain at €44,000.  The Rent Tax Credit will be extended to 2028 remaining at €1,000 for single taxpayers and €2,000 for married couples.  Changes made again to the upper rate of the second...

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What is Income Tax in Ireland?

Understanding Income Tax  Income tax and the Irish tax system in general can be confusing for many, but fear not – we here at Irish Tax Rebates are here to simplify it for you. Whether you’re curious about how to calculate income tax, want to understand the various income tax bands and rates in Ireland, or seek clarity on special...

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Local Property Tax in Ireland: What It Is & How to Pay It Online

Local Property Tax (LPT) is a yearly self-assessed tax based on the market value of residential properties in Ireland. It applies to all owners of residential properties, including any buildings or parts used as accommodation. LPT has been in effect since 1 July 2013 and is collected by the Revenue Commissioners. The revenue generated from local property tax in Ireland...

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Your guide to claiming income protection tax relief in Ireland

What if you couldn’t work due to illness or injury? Income protection provides vital security, and here in Ireland, you can get tax relief on your income protection, making this important cover more affordable. At Irish Tax Rebates, we cut through the noise to help you understand and claim what’s yours. We’ve answered your top questions about income protection tax...

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How to Claim Tax Credits (With Examples)

Many people mistakenly believe that tax credits are automatically applied by Revenue. Unfortunately for them, this is not always the case, which means they might not receive tax back that they are owed for medical procedures or tuition fees etc. Are tax credits automatically applied? The most common tax credits that Revenue automatically applies are the basic personal tax credit...

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5 Important Tax Credits for Medical Professionals

Are you a healthcare worker? If so, this one’s for you! Every year, thousands of tax credits go unclaimed. During our tax reviews, we have found this to be especially true for medical and healthcare professionals. Our tax rebate customers in the healthcare sector include doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, occupational therapists, laboratory technicians, home carers and many others. That’s why...

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Everything you need to know about civil service subsistence rates in Ireland

If you’re a public sector worker in Ireland, understanding civil service subsistence rates is key to ensuring you’re reimbursed fairly for your work-related travel expenses. Whether you’re travelling overnight for a meeting or using your vehicle for work trips, there are allowances available to help cover costs like accommodation, meals, and mileage. In this blog post, we walk you through...

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The New Registration Process

New Registration Process for PAYE Customers What is Changing? In order to appoint Irish Tax Rebates as your agent to manage your tax affairs, there’s a new process you need to follow. Revenue has introduced a digital system called e-Linking, which adds an extra step to securely grant an agent access to your tax records. Key Changes: Previously, you signed...

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What is PRSI? Your guide to contributions and eligibility

PRSI (Pay Related Social Insurance) is an essential part of the Irish social welfare system, providing benefits like pensions, unemployment payments, and illness benefits. If you’re working in Ireland, chances are you’re paying PRSI, since it is a mandatory contribution to anyone employed in Ireland over the age of 16. These contributions go into the Social Insurance Fund (SIF), which...

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What is benefit in kind? Examples, tax implications, and exemptions explained

Understanding benefit in kind (BIK) can be tricky, whether you’re an employer offering perks or an employee receiving them. From company cars to meal vouchers, there’s a lot to know about what’s taxable, what’s exempt, and how it affects your payslip. In this guide, we will break down the most common BIKs, the tax rules you need to follow, and...

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